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Apprentice Instructor Of The Year Sharon Blyfeild

Sharon is positive and passionate about diversity in apprenticeships

Sharon Blyfield of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) GB is passionate about supporting apprentices while promoting equality and diversity.

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Apprentices driving team effort behind Lullaby Lane Nurseries

Lullaby Lane Nurseries sees apprenticeships as the perfect way to nurture a workforce who embrace working and learning.

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Compass Scotland supporting apprentices on the road from COP26 to net zero

COP26 provided Compass Scotland with the perfect platform to showcase its commitment to apprenticeship opportunities as well as its own roadmap to net zero.

Apprentice Instructor Of The Year Lindsay Kemp

Instructor Lindsay builds new lives for apprentices

Lindsay Kemp of Brechin Roofing firm Forster Group goes above and beyond to fulfil his passion of helping Apprentices become qualified and have a successful career in the Roofing sector.

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University’s IT apprentices switched on thanks to Graduate Apprenticeships director

Graduate Apprentices benefited from first-class support during the pandemic thanks to a dedicated university programme director.

Supporting Net Zero Apprentice Nathan Anderson

Apprentice Nathan puts energy into career in oil and gas

Nathan Anderson went the extra mile during his Modern Apprenticeship so he could build a pipeline to follow in his dad’s footsteps working offshore in the oil and gas industry.

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Apprenticeship paved the way for Peyvand’s new life and career

A mum-of-two who came to Glasgow from Iran as a refugee has realised her dream of working with children through an apprenticeship.

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Graduate Apprentice Christian’s masterplan put clients on path to net zero

Graduate Apprentice Christian Williams from Perth is spearheading his employer's drive to Net Zero and helping its clients achieve their sustainability ambitions.

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Apprentice Ryan fuels mission to net zero for aviation firm

A young Ayrshire apprentice’s passion to help create a greener planet has seen him become a net zero champion across his business and make changes in society.

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Record partnerships show Dundee and Angus College’s care for apprentices

Achieving record numbers of employer partnerships during the toughest circumstances enabled the Care Team at Dundee and Angus College to quadruple the number of apprenticeships it offered to provide jobs and fill skills gaps.